By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager

Beginning next month, through November, the City will present a series of free, one-hour public forums featuring agencies that work closely with our staff to provide services for people experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach.

These forums will be an excellent opportunity for residents to learn more about how we are addressing homelessness through strategic partnerships with a variety of private, public and non-profit groups.

I encourage you to save the dates for the following forums:

If you’d like more information on the community forums or the City’s efforts to reduce homelessness, please contact Homeless Coordinator Natalie Basmaciyan at (949) 718-1991 or by email at [email protected] . You can also visit our homeless data dashboard at https://newportbeachca.gov/trending/community-issues/homelessness/monthly-homeless-count for the most up-to-date information on our outreach efforts.

New Web Resource Available for Homeowners Interested in Building Accessory Dwelling Units

The City has launched a new website to assist homeowners interested in constructing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on their properties.

The website includes information for property owners and developers on the benefits of ADUs, current City incentives, different types of ADUs, development standards, processes and more. Users can look up their own property attributes, such as zoning and approximate lot size. An interactive map provides information on ADUs under construction. External resources are available for potential financing and grant opportunities.

Over the next few months, the City plans to add more features to the site, including guidebooks, resources to help plan an ADU, an online calculator to estimate costs, and standard plans.

Visit the website at https://newportbeachadu.org.

City Prepares to Finalize Housing Plan

The City is preparing to finalize its General Plan Housing Element, which will guide residential development in Newport Beach through 2029, as soon as September.

The City has been working with the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the past several months on revisions to the draft Housing Element, following more than two years of public meetings to gather input from Newport Beach residents that helped shape the document. The Housing Element is being drafted to meet state laws aimed at increasing the supply of housing throughout California.

In June, the City submitted a revised version to HCD in response to an April comment letter from the department. Since then, HCD staff has provided preliminary feedback and City staff has prepared revisions in response, which will be formally submitted next week. If the changes are accepted by HCD, the Newport Beach City Council could consider approving the final document as soon as its September 13 meeting.

Although the Housing Element is nearing completion, residents are still invited to offer input on the draft document. The public can visit www.newportbeachca.gov/DraftHEUpdate to review the latest revisions, and submit comments or questions to [email protected] .

The City greatly appreciates the community’s continued participation and engagement in this important effort.

Join Us for a Free Movie in the Park, “Sing 2,” Aug. 19 at Bayview Park

You’re invited! Join us on August 19 at 7 p.m. for a Movie in the Park event at Bayview Park. Bring your favorite lawn chair and blanket and enjoy the movie Sing 2 under the stars. Free crafts, games, and popcorn will be on hand for everyone’s enjoyment, with food for purchase also available.

Mayor’s Youth Council Accepting Applications For 2022-23 School Year Through Sept. 5

The Mayor’s Youth Council is now accepting applications for the 2022/23 school year. This educational program gives high school students an in-depth look at careers offered in local government and provides a forum to express opinions, creativity, and civic mindedness.

The Mayor’s Youth Council is comprised of three different functions: education, service and outreach. In addition to one-on-one mentoring with City staff, Youth Council members will also be involved in the planning and implementation of community events and engagement with their peers. High-school aged residents are invited to apply by Monday, September 5. Click here for more information or to apply: https://newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/recreation-senior-services/youth-teen-programs.

Be Well Mobile Crisis Response Update

The Be Well mobile crisis response team operates in Newport Beach 12 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to mental and behavioral health crises. The mobile unit is staffed with mental health specialists and EMTs, and works closely with the City’s police and fire departments.

This week the Be Well team:

The City of Newport Beach provides a comprehensive response to address homelessness through a coordinated effort by City staff, contractors, partner agencies, and nonprofit groups.

This week, the City’s homeless outreach and response teams:

To donate to those experiencing homelessness in Newport Beach, please visit our Good Giving Program web page at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/trending/community-issues/homelessness/how-you-can-help.

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